About

Christine Spilker, M.A., is an experienced and passionate educator with over 25 years in the field. Her teaching journey has taken her across the globe, from Honduras and the United States to Mauritania, Morocco, and Egypt, giving her a rich, multicultural perspective that deeply informs her work. Christine specializes in supporting school-aged students build executive function skills such as organization, time management, and task initiation, empowering them to become more independent and confident learners. She is also trained to implement the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach to reading, which she uses to design highly structured, individualized lessons that meet each learner exactly where they are.

Christine is a lifelong learner who leads by example, inspiring her students to embrace curiosity and growth. She is committed to building student confidence, helping learners recognize their unique strengths, and creating a supportive path forward. Her approach includes collaborative, proactive communication with families, ensuring a strong team effort behind every student’s success.

Christine holds a Master’s degree in Child Development and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary/Special Education and German, all from Michigan State University. Christine also maintains a professional teaching license in Michigan.

When she’s not in sessions with her students, you’ll likely find Christine rowing, curling, practicing yoga, tending to her yard, or diving into a great podcast, always on the lookout for fresh ideas and new ways to grow.